09-02-2005, 04:00 AM
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Magi
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 2,386
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Hurricane Katrina Relief Information
Folks, unfortunately as most of you know, the tragic news regarding Hurricane Katrina worsens by the hour and the need for resources and assistance is tremendous. If you'd like to help out, there are a number of ways to do so. Cash is the best way and easiest method of assistance, though some agencies are accepting food, supplies, and clothing as well. Please note the contact information for a few of these prominent agencies below. The FEMA website provides information on additional agencies accepting donations. My deepest prayers go out to all those affected.
- The Red Cross (1-800-435-7669)
What they provide: shelter, food, and counseling.
AmeriCares
What they provide: relief shipments of cleaning supplies, personal hygiene products, and other basics.
America's Second Harvest (1-800-344-8070)
What they provide: hunger relief. They also need: donations of food, transportation, and products (bottled water, utensils, bleach, disinfecting household cleaning items, and diapers).
Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
What they provide: food and shelter for pets that have been separated from their owners.
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09-02-2005, 04:25 AM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 52
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Off Topic
That's what keeps this site so good for so long...that reality may be "off topic" but it provides the context of what is really impotant, valuable or usable.
Thank you for the ways to respond.
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09-02-2005, 04:46 AM
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Pupil
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 27
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My heart aches for those affected. I plan to help in some way. I don't know If I have ever seen a disater of this magnitude in the US. Severely humbling.
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09-02-2005, 08:32 AM
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Pupil
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 31
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Just a warning to folks: just like with 9/11 and the Tsunami, there will be tons of people fundraising for the victims of this disaster. Please be cautious if you receive a phone call...never give your credit card or bank info to someone over the phone, and be alert for phishing scams using the disaster as a ploy. It's a sad world out there that there are people who will capitalize on other people's suffering, but unfortunately true.
Your church (if you are so affiliated) will likely be accepting donations, as will REPUTABLE organizations, like the Red Cross.
Something else to consider: There are many more people from the New Orleans area that are going to be without homes for an extended period of time. (Today's estimate was nearly 4 months!) Many of these people are moving over to Texas, into another sports stadium, but that can't be a long term solution. If you are affiliated with a church or other TRUSTWORTHY organization, (Union, Fraternity, Elks, etc.) you may want to see if they have a "branch" in that area that is looking to find temporary housing in other locations. You can then discuss the possibility of sponsoring a family or displaced person until they are able to return to their home, rather than having to live in a tent city, dorm ship or other shelter.
Also, if you are a person that collects hotel rewards points or airline miles, you can contact your member center to see if you can donate your rewards points for travel to a safer location or hotel stay for the victims. Some credit card companies that also offer rewards may be able to do this as well, and there is no "out of pocket" expense to donating points. (I don't think it is tax deductable tho.)
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09-02-2005, 01:28 PM
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Contributing Editor Emeritus
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,228
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One of my favorite charities during these types of events is the Salvation Army. Here is a direct link to theirdonation servers. They were dog slow two days ago, which is good - many are rushing to help. They have since brought up a small cluster of servers it seems. :way to go:
My prayers go out for everyone touched by this. :cry: Any Pocket PC Thought's members impacted, directly or indirectly, reading this thread?
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09-02-2005, 02:46 PM
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Mystic
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 1,887
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For those with material goods they'd like to convert into relief-aid, ebay has set up a system that will funnel the proceeds of sales *directly* to reputable relief agencies.
Might be a good way to turn those old Palms, HPCs, and other pre-PPC paperweights into a bit of social good. ;-)
Which means this thread is no loger off-topic. 8)
http://givingworks.ebay.com/
Paypal similarly has direct-funding links:
http://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr...Effort-outside
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09-02-2005, 03:15 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 176
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Re: Off Topic
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Originally Posted by RKosin
That's what keeps this site so good for so long...that reality may be "off topic" but it provides the context of what is really impotant, valuable or usable.
Thank you for the ways to respond.
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Same here...
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09-02-2005, 03:18 PM
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Philosopher
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 545
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Yes Salvation Army and Red Cross....but please support always
Yes the Red Cross as well as the Salvation Army should be the best 2. I also implore those who have the desire to want to be able to help when disaster hits in thier own area to do one of the following:
Get a Amateur Radio license and join ARES(Amateur Radio Emergency Service) and the ARRL(American Radio Relay League). They are THE line of communication into and out of areas affected by disaster. If you are not an American, join your countries equivalent. Learning ow to be an effective radio comminicator not only helps your community, but it's fun as well.
Learn First Aid Skills and CPR.
Get involved with the red cross in your area.
Get involved with the local homeless shelters in your area
If your in town and have warning before disaster strikes, and you know someone....a neighbor, or friend or family who does not have a way out, help them. Talk to them in advanced and let them know that you'll help them get out if they have to.
Katrina is the focus now, but there's always things you can do so that when(NOT if...WHEN) your city is in need, you can help try to make things better if you survive.
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09-05-2005, 11:20 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 155
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Work for window cleaners displaced by Katrina
There may be other groups doing similar things as this, but I thought you would like to know that Window Cleaning companies throughout America have been posting job offers for window cleaners who have been displaced by the storm.
They are looking for any way possible to get this news to the men and women who need to hear it.
The link below is to the page that has the job offers. Feel free to pass it on to anyone that might be able to make use of it.
Work for window cleaners displaced by Katrina
http://www.window-cleaning.net/katrina_work.htm
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09-15-2005, 10:12 PM
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Pontificator
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,185
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I'll add my own biased request here as Katrina Quarters. I hope you'll join me in getting involved.
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